When Scully and Mulder arrived at the airport in New Orleans, Misty Day was waiting for them. She walked up and introduced herself. "You're the legendary Scully and Mulder!" she said with excitement as she shook Mulder's hand. "Thank you so much for coming to help out Baby Esmerelda!"
Misty gave Scully a big, enthusiastic hug. "You're far more beautiful in person!" she said.
"So are you," Scully said, a bit taken aback by Misty's tight embrace.
After breaking away from the young witch, Scully started asking questions. "Where are the baby's parents?" she asked.
"They wish to remain anonymous," Misty stated. "They asked me to show you around and tell you everything you need to know to find Esmerelda."
"Where do we look first?" asked Mulder.
"I am taking you to the home of Madame Delphine LaLaurie. She was a once a wealthy socialite known throughout New Orleans," Misty stated.
She leaned over close to Scully and Mulder and whispered, "She was later discovered to be a serial killer who tortured and murdered her black slaves."
Scully and Mulder looked at each other in shock and surprise. "This just gets better," Mulder said quietly to Scully.
"Never a dull moment in our lives," Scully agreed.
Scully, Mulder, and Misty took a taxi to the residence of Delphine LaLaurie. The immense home had become a famous museum. Since it was Halloween evening, the tour guide had just finished up with the final tour of the day. As everyone hurried out the front door to start various Halloween festivities, Misty, Scully, and Mulder entered the mansion through the side door.
"This place is fabulous!" Scully marveled when she saw all the fine furnishings. She was looking at all the elegant paintings upon the walls.
"Just wait till you see the torture chamber!" Misty said with excitement.
Once again, Scully and Mulder stared at each other with matching stunned expressions. "Come on!" said Misty as she lead them through the house.
"Where was the baby last seen?" asked Mulder.
"In this house," Misty replied.
They ended up in the basement of the mansion. Scully was wide-eyed when she saw all the torture equipment. She couldn't believe that many slaves had died in this very room. It was such a tragedy.
"This is unbelievable," said Mulder as he was examining a medieval-looking torture rack. "What did they use this for?"
"Something kinky, I am sure," Misty stated.
"Excuse me?" gasped Scully.
"Well, to be honest with you, Madame Delphine's three daughters were also known for holding orgies down here when the torture chamber was not in use... " Misty explained. "You know, we could have some fun down here; just the three of us."
"You're kidding," Scully said softly.
"What are you suggesting?" Mulder asked.
"We could play a little," said Misty.